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> Okay....I give., Brake spring clips..
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post Apr 15 2005, 09:33 PM
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I rebuilt my rear calipers, and they came out sweet, but the pad pins and retainer springs look like crap. I surfed around but can't seem to find them anywhere...is there a source for these I missed?
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post Apr 15 2005, 09:39 PM
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Look like crap? Who cares...they gonna be covered with brake dust inside of two minutes....
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post Apr 15 2005, 09:42 PM
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Mid America has them, but they are not cheap.
Sorry, looks like 70-72 only.


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post Apr 15 2005, 09:44 PM
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Geez....I got a COMPLETE set of rear calipers from a 70 that you can have for that price....
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post Apr 15 2005, 09:45 PM
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I jest bought the springs from pelican, last week.
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post Apr 16 2005, 12:40 PM
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QUOTE (Yoei66 @ Apr 15 2005, 07:45 PM)
I jest bought the springs from pelican, last week.

Hmmm...oh, yeah...there they are. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/slap.gif)

I must have looked at the PP index 6 times and still missed "REAR CALIPER PAD RETAINING SPRINGS". Still looking for the pins, and $39 - $49 bucks for 4 pins and 2 spring clips is friggin' robbery, I'll lathe my own out at work before I pay that.

Thanks Yoei66 (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)

"Z" - I agree that they'll never be seen, but these are half rusted away (pins), and the spring is looking kind of brittle from the rust and Ospho bath, don't know that I trust them. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif) Not to mention that I'm completely "8-up (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/screwy.gif) " about stupid details that no one will ever see [POR'ing the "inside" of the rear suspension arms....and I mean like dumping a half of a can of POR into the drain hole, and rolling the suspension arm around until "everything" was coated (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/screwy.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smoke.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/screwy.gif) ], but there sure as hell won't be any rustin' going on in there (corrosiphobic) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/poke.gif)

Speaking of POR coatings....I have found the perfect way to reseal the small POR cans after you've opened them. The saran wrap method is a PITA, and not very effective, #18 Capplugs (shown) fit perfect, are tapered which creates a suction inside the can (burps like tupperware), POR won't stick to them (reusable), and the best part...they're free (throw-aways from work). Anybody want one (two or three)? Give me a holler.
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post Apr 16 2005, 12:42 PM
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post Apr 16 2005, 01:08 PM
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Did you try GPR? I have found that GPR prices are usually the best.
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post Apr 16 2005, 01:18 PM
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what is GPR?
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post Apr 16 2005, 01:24 PM
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GPR = German Parts & restoration

GPR
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post Apr 16 2005, 01:25 PM
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QUOTE (Doug Leggins @ Apr 16 2005, 11:08 AM)
Did you try GPR? I have found that GPR prices are usually the best.

Yeah Doug, I went to there site [bookmarked], but didn't find a hardware kit, or any reference to the springs and pins. It's probably one of those items I'd have to email them about to know if they carry it for sure. Thinking of PM'ing Eric Shea to see where he gets his rebuild parts.
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post Apr 16 2005, 01:31 PM
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post Apr 16 2005, 01:37 PM
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$14.48 Here or anyplace else that carries Beck Arnley
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post Apr 16 2005, 02:01 PM
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QUOTE (ws91420 @ Apr 16 2005, 11:37 AM)
$14.48 Here or anyplace else that carries Beck Arnley

Now that is helpful!

For once, a part that doesn't have to be "shipped" to me. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mueba.gif)

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post Apr 16 2005, 02:02 PM
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post Apr 16 2005, 07:50 PM
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go to your local vw bug place you'll have to grind down the pin but it should cost about 11.00. or check out dave@bugcity.com
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post Apr 17 2005, 07:49 AM
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I wouldn't worry to o much about the pins. Another lister (I think CptnTripps) put them in a drill and used sandpaper.

Pelican has the springs for $5.00 (IIR) Regardless what others say, I would get new springs. Those things rust like crazy and for a total of $10 clams you can be sure your pads aren't riding on your rotor.
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post Apr 17 2005, 11:14 AM
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QUOTE (Eric_Shea @ Apr 17 2005, 05:49 AM)
I wouldn't worry to o much about the pins. Another lister (I think CptnTripps) put them in a drill and used sandpaper.

Pelican has the springs for $5.00 (IIR) Regardless what others say, I would get new springs. Those things rust like crazy and for a total of $10 clams you can be sure your pads aren't riding on your rotor.



I agree on the springs Eric, they were looking pretty brittle. Ended up getting the "14.99" kit that Welby turned me onto.......brand new pins and springs.....and no shipping!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
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